Norman Norby

About Norman

Norman Norby, 98, of Bagley, Minnesota died on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at the Cornerstone Senior Living in Bagley, MN.

Norman was born at Doran, Minnesota on October 19, 1925. He was the son of Rasmus and Katherine (Schmidt) Norby. Norman moved with his family to Shevlin as a young child and he attended school at a Country School south of Shevlin, MN.

Norman was drafted into the United States Army in 1944 during World War II as a riffle man. While Norman was in Germany, he was severely wounded in combat on April 12, 1945. Norman was honorably discharged after receiving a Purple Heart Medal. He also received the Infantry Badge, the Good Conduct Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Medal, and the Theater Ribbon with two bronze Campaign stars.

When Norman came home, he met Helen Hoadley, the couple was later married in Bagley on January 10, 1947. They were blessed with two children, Ron and Bonnie. Norman worked at International Falls at the Minnesota and Ontario Paper Mill. Norman and Helen moved to Shevlin and built their home. Norman went to work for Joe and Art Amundson in 1949. He worked for Pure Oil, Texaco, Philip 66 and he retired from Harwood Oil after 38 years of service in 1987.

In 1993, he moved to Bagley. Norman was a volunteer at the Bagley Food Shelf, he served on the church council at Clearwater Lutheran Church where he was a member, and was on the Bagley Senior Center Board of Directors. Norman was an avid fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed gardening, playing cards, and dancing. Norman was a member of the Irvin Blix American Legion Post #16 of Bagley and the Bemidji VFW.

He is survived by his son – Ron (Pat) Norby of Fergus Falls, Minnesota

daughter Bonnie (Lon) Chesley of Shevlin, MN

Special Friend – Chris Strande

Grandchildren - Jayson Norby, Dean Norby, Eli (Heather) Reeve, Ryan (Jennifer) Reeve, Dillon (Elizabeth) Chesley, and Evan (Mandy) Chesley.

Great grandchildren; Allison, Theodore, Brady, Stephanie and Eleana.

He was preceded in death by parents, his wife Helen, who died on July 17, 2015.

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Funeral Services for Norman

November 3, 2023

Cease Family Funeral Home 407 Getchell Ave NE, Bagley, MN 56621, USA

A visitation will be held one hour before the service at the funeral home. A private family interment will be held at Bagley City Cemetery.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Cease Family Funeral Home